Farrell Eyes Historic 3-0 Sweep for Lions Against Australia

British & Irish Lions coach Andy Farrell maintains a strong lineup for the final test against Australia, aiming for a historic 3-0 series sweep. Despite winning the series, he prioritizes squad unity and selects the best team for the task. Key changes include Blair Kinghorn and James Ryan's inclusion.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 31-07-2025 12:58 IST | Created: 31-07-2025 12:58 IST
Farrell Eyes Historic 3-0 Sweep for Lions Against Australia
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British & Irish Lions coach Andy Farrell has made minimal changes to his lineup for Saturday's final test against Australia, with a 3-0 series sweep firmly in his sight. Having already secured the series after last week's victory in Melbourne, Farrell remained focused on fielding a team poised to claim a third test win.

Speaking at a news conference, Farrell emphasized the significance of a clean sweep, stating, "It would mean the world to us, it's something that we promised ourselves to chase." He praised his squad's unity, noting the enthusiasm among players, even those not picked for the tests, after recent victories.

Farrell confirmed Blair Kinghorn's return to replace James Lowe on the left wing, while James Ryan starts in the second row. Despite a 6-2 forward-back split preferred, familiar faces in the starting positions, like Tadhg Furlong and Maro Itoje, continue to reflect the team's top-level caliber and spirit.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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